Gold Coast, April 5 For a man who couldn’t get a hang of how to lift the bar for the longest time, weightlifter P Gururaja said he hasn’t done too badly for himself as he reflected on the silver around his neck that opened India’s medal account in the 21stRead More

Gold Coast, April 2 In a huge relief for India’s Commonwealth Games contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation, but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games’ strict ‘no needle’ policy. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) though continued to avoid naming the country involved in theRead More

Gold Coast, April 2 The Indian athletes seemed unruffled by the syringe controversy that has cast a shadow on their Commonwealth Games build-up as they enthusiastically took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the athletes’ village, here on Monday. The mood was cheerful and the entire boxing contingent, which isRead More

New Delhi, April 2 Exactly seven years after lighting up the Mumbai skyline with an unforgettable six, Mahendra Singh Dhoni again became the cynosure of all eyes as the honorary Lieutenant Colonel received the Padma Bhushan Award, dressed in an Army uniform. It was a happy coincidence for Dhoni asRead More

New Delhi, April 2 The BCCI on Monday approved South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen as the replacement for former Australian skipper Steve Smith in the Rajasthan Royals team for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Smith has been barred from this year’s IPL after Cricket Australia banned him forRead More

Gold Coast, April 2 Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal has claimed that her father Harvir’s name has been removed from the Indian team officials list for the Commonwealth Games, leaving her frustrated just before the start of the mega event. The Sports Ministry had stated that parents of SainaRead More

New Delhi, March 31 Dashing England batsman Alex Hales will replace banned Australian opener David Warner in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League. Hales was bought for his base price of Rs 1 crore as a replacement for 31-year-old Warner, who was barredRead More

Sydney, March 31 A tearful David Warner apologised for his role in the ball-tampering scandal that ruined his career, saying he is resigned to the fact that he might not play for his country again. Warner broke down in tears several times as he faced the media for the firstRead More

Rohtak, March 31 Haryana’s women boxers won six gold medals, while SSCB pugilists dominated the men’s section, winning nine gold medals out of ten at the 2nd Youth National Boxing Championship here on Friday. Haryana’s Joni (60kg), who got the better of World Youth champion in the semis, was inRead More

JOHANNESBURG, March 31 Opener Aiden Markram led the way with a career-best 152 as South Africa had the better of the opening day of the fourth Test against a much-changed Australia, reaching 313/6 at the close of play. The tourists, reeling from their ball-tampering scandal and led by new captainRead More